7 Graduated Ambassadors Continue Their Change-Making Journeys in Their Communities
Yotam Cheketa’s Green Space Initiative Workshop in Malawi
The journey of an ACA Ambassador is not over after our one-year Ambassador Programme. After graduating from the programme, we aim to continue our support for each Ambassador’s change-making initiatives with our Opportunity Fund. This Fund is intended to support the sustainability and ongoing efforts of ACA Ambassadors.
Past Ambassadors are encouraged to submit project proposals for climate justice projects they’d like to lead in their communities, to receive a micro-grant and mentorship to help bring their ideas to life.
In the past year, we have funded 7 projects in Zambia, Malawi, and South Africa. Across the 7 projects, over 250 people were reached and engaged in climate justice awareness, education, and action. Learn more about each project below.
Florence Kasumbalesa (Zambia)
Climate Justice Training Workshop: Building Capacity for Equity and Advocacy
Florence hosted a two-day workshop with 40 participants from the Information and Communications University (ICU) and University of Lusaka in Zambia, focusing on connections between climate change and social justice, strategies for fair climate action, and plans to support climate justice initiatives.
Imaan Msume (Malawi)
Climate Justice and Religious Ethics: A Panel Discussion for Religious Leaders and Key Climate Justice Players in Malawi
Imaan hosted a panel discussion with religious leaders and students at Nalikule College of Education reaching 120+ participants speaking to the responsibility of faith communities in addressing climate change.
Yotam Cheketa (Malawi)
Green Space Initiative
Yotam hosted a workshop with 28 participants on climate change and climate change and climate advocacy skills, preparing participants to start their own eco clubs.
Samson Damiano (Malawi)
Clean and Green Ndagoma Village
Samson hosted a community clean-up initiative, which involved 40-60 community members participating in regular clean-up events and educational sessions.
Dorothy Kazombo Mwale (Malawi)
Climate Change Seminar
Dorothy hosted a Climate Change Seminar with Green Girls Platform to raise awareness, foster understanding, and stimulate action on climate change among various stakeholders from a diverse background.
Salizwa Ntlabathi (South Africa)
Art of Plastic
Salizwa hosted a community initiative to educate community members on the impact of plastic waste on the local wetland and show people creative ways of reusing plastic as art.
Nonhlanhla Ncaweni (South Africa)
Green Movement for Addressing Waste Management in Katlehong
Nonhlanhla transformed a local space of a playground and roadside which has been a waste area into green spaces, supported with educational workshops.
